Alabama Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Alabama submitted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2016, putting at risk an estimated 128 workers — down from November and down 87% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 128 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 128 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 128 |
Madison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 1 | 128 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 128 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Alabama's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jc Penney - Madison Square Mall | Huntsville | 128 | Closure |
Topping the list was Jc Penney - Madison Square Mall at its Huntsville facility, reporting 128 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Alabama, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Alabama. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Alabama WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.